The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive (15 - 16)

€ 39,300
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 20,100
 SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive (15 - 16) SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf R is 2 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive.
VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive (15 - 16)
71.5
77.8
70.3 in
Width
71.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.5 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive (15 - 16)
103.8
167.8
165.8 in
Length
167.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
3397 lb
Curb Weight
2650 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3792 lb
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
747 lb
21.99 %
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive (15 - 16)

General

VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
1K
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf R
266 hp
113 hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive

Performance

VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive

▶ REPLAY
12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.45 lb/hp
VW Golf R
12.77 lb/hp
23.45 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
53 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
21 mpg
city
44 mpg
35 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
706 mi
VW Golf R
444 mi
706 mi
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
Environmental Impact
159.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
83.4 kWh
VW Golf R
159.2 kWh
83.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft